This next section of Acts helps us understand both the level of insight Paul has to the growth of the movement called: The Way, and the price he must pay for reaching the Lost.  It demonstrates to us, how he has accessed the very core of the Father’s heart: his amazing great love for those who do not love him. 

1. The prophetic insight of where Father is leading him: I must go here, there, and reach this goal.
2. Two, he seals the continued growth of the movement by giving responsibility to those he has trained. Timothy and Erastus

The riot in Ephesus

1. A basic knowledge of God’s care: 1 Cor 10:13
2. The impact the Gospel has on the world. Destruction of idols! Imagine the impact the Gospel ought to have on the pornographic industry!
3. God’s deliverance and protection, even in using secular people.

Paul’s motivation for what he does:

1. God’s love for the lost – 2 Peter 3:9
2. The knowledge of Jesus’ return – comfort 1 Thess. 4:15-18
3. Paul’s faith in God’s promises, power, and protection

Compare with matters that hinder God’s people from reaching the Lost.

1. WFear of repercussions
2. Fear of rejection
3. My friends are all saved or not interested.
4. I don’t know how to lead someone to Christ.
5. Somebody else will do it, it’s their job.
6. Unwilling to step outside of my comfort zone.
7. Too old to reach young people/ don’t understand their culture.
8. Too caught up with me, shy, insecure.
9. Don’t know how to approach people of other cultures.
10. Worldly behavior renders me useless to Kingdom purposes.

Pray for boldness, understanding the Father’s heart, look for Jesus’ return. Ephesians 6:19